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Lockheed eyes better stealth, unmanned option for F-35

Lockheed Enhances F-35 Stealth Capabilities, Explores Unmanned Options

Lockheed Martin is exploring the integration of advanced stealth features, new armaments, and potentially an autonomous flight capability into its ...

Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense

Pentagon Halts Development of New Missile Defense Radar for Guam: What’s Next?

Recent Developments in Guam’s Missile Defense At the start of the year, the Pentagon announced a pause on the development ...

Allvin: Air Force owns more tech on F-47, dodging F-35 mistake

Allvin Reveals: Air Force’s Advanced Tech Dominates with F-47, Avoids F-35 Blunders

The U.S. Air Force is modifying its approach to acquiring the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet, which will enhance the ...

Maintenance costs will spike as militaries add advanced planes: Report

Skyrocketing Expenses Expected as Militaries Upgrade to Cutting-Edge Aircraft: Analysis Reveals

According to a recent analysis by the consulting firm Oliver Wyman, the expenses involved in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling military ...

New Zealand eyes cargo planes, helicopters, Javelins in new budget

New Zealand’s Budget Boost: Cargo Planes, Helicopters, Javelins on Shopping List

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand government has unveiled its 2025 Budget, which includes an increase in defense spending ...

Poland, Romania lead a drone bonanza in Eastern Europe

Poland and Romania Spearhead Drone Revolution in Eastern Europe: Tech Surge Shakes Up Defense!

Poland Expands Its Military Arsenal with a Historic Drone Purchase WARSAW, Poland — The Polish military has recently initiated a ...

Trump estimates Golden Dome will cost $175B over 3 years

Trump Projects $175 Billion Price Tag on Golden Dome Over Next Three Years

During a Tuesday announcement in the Oval Office, surrounded by U.S. military leaders and GOP senators, President Donald Trump unveiled ...

RTX delivers first radar to MDA that can track hypersonic weapons

RTX Unveils Groundbreaking Radar for MDA: Tracks Hypersonic Weapons with Precision!

On Monday, Raytheon announced the delivery of its first missile defense radar enhanced to trace hypersonic weapons to the Missile ...

Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments

Pentagon Stays Mum, Aviation Experts Stunned by Trump’s Fighter Jet Remarks

Confusion Surrounds President Trump’s Remarks on Future U.S. Military Jets Recent statements made by President Donald Trump in Qatar regarding ...

Estonia-Russia ship standoff portends a harsher tone on the Baltic Sea

Estonia-Russia Naval Standoff: Tensions Escalate in Baltic Sea Showdown!

MILAN — Russia’s Recent Maritime Actions In a recent show of force, Russia detained a Greek-owned vessel that had left ...